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Driven By Research The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working behind-the scenes in the entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need for gender balance, reducing stereotyping and creating a wide variety of female portrayals for children’s entertainment.
Driven By Research The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working behind-the scenes in the entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need for gender balance, reducing stereotyping and creating a wide variety of female portrayals for children’s entertainment.
Driven By Research The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working behind-the scenes in the entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need for gender balance, reducing stereotyping and creating a wide variety of female portrayals for children’s entertainment.
Driven By Research The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working behind-the scenes in the entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need for gender balance, reducing stereotyping and creating a wide variety of female portrayals for children’s entertainment.
Driven By Research The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working behind-the scenes in the entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need for gender balance, reducing stereotyping and creating a wide variety of female portrayals for children’s entertainment.
Driven By Research The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working behind-the scenes in the entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need for gender balance, reducing stereotyping and creating a wide variety of female portrayals for children’s entertainment.
Driven By Research The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working behind-the scenes in the entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need for gender balance, reducing stereotyping and creating a wide variety of female portrayals for children’s entertainment.
Driven By Research The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working behind-the scenes in the entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need for gender balance, reducing stereotyping and creating a wide variety of female portrayals for children’s entertainment.
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The Latest Institute News

December 5, 2013 Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Featured at About-Face.org

Read about "Why the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in the Media rules." About-Face means a reversal of direction, attitude, or point of view. It equips women & girls with tools to understand and resist harmful media messages that affect their self-esteem and body image. Read More...

December 1, 2013 Geena Davis Introduces Jane in a Video Message

Meet Jane. Why does she look so sad? She's a quirky, lovable, superbly talented cartoon girl who wants nothing more than a role to play in the world of animation. Well, technically she'd love a sizable part in a big franchise with some union benefits. But at this point, she'd be happy to be in a crowd scene. So, why isn't she getting any work? Check out Geena's video message to see why we need more female characters in children's media. Read More...

October 2, 2013 Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media joins with
Global Knowledge Gateway to foster women's economic empowerment

UN Women, in partnership with the government of Canada, unveiled the Global Knowledge Gateway for Women's Economic Empowerment, an effort to help empower women economically. The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is among the effort's supporters. Watch Video or Read More...

October 2, 2013 NYC Campaign to Improve Girls’ Self-Esteem

Geena Davis Institute supports the city's campaign, entitled the NYC Girls' Project, to improve young girls’ self-esteem and body image that tells girls that they are beautiful the way they are. The initiative aims to help girls believe their value comes from their character, skills, and attributes – not appearance. Read More...

August 28, 2013 Geena Davis stars in Funny Or Die’s new video

As an actress, gender-equality advocate and world-class archer, Geena Davis showcases her skills with amazing trick shots -- while wearing her Rockford Peaches uniform from A League of Their Own, of course there’s a behind-the-scenes video, too. Read More...

August 12, 2013 Kidsinthehouse Features Geena Davis Parenting Advice Videos

As a parent and as CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Geena shares her thoughts on kids watching TV and how it affects their expectations of reality and their own lives.
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